October 28, 2024

An isopod, well adapted to the harsh conditions of arid regions, crawls on the desert floor in search of plant remains. Credit: Viraj R Torsekar

New research reveals the critical role of large insects in the decomposition process in desert ecosystems

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The assumption until now was that the decomposition rates were mainly driven by microorganisms and decreased in drier environments. The new research reveals that large arthropods play a critical and hitherto unappreciated role in the systems
The beta amyloid protein. Image: depositphotos.com

Breakthrough: Freezing the progression of Alzheimer's disease by stopping amyloid fibers

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Researchers from Japan have discovered a way to stop the development of amyloid β fibers, which are associated with Alzheimer's disease, using an antibody that makes it possible to stop or delay the development of the fibers. This breakthrough may help develop new treatments
Searching for life in the TRAPPIST1 system. Illustration of the knowledge site using FLEX-1

A new technique enables the discovery of extraterrestrial communication between planets in the TRAPPIST-1 system

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